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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,470 living in private households. 22.7% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 7.3%. 73.9% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 21.7% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $111,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 28.4% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.16 km², giving a population density of 2,129 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,470 2021, private households
Visible minority 22.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 73.9% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 21.7% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $111,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 28.4% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,129 /km² 2,470 people over 1.16 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,470 Population in private households (Men +) 1,245 Population in private households (Women +) 1,225 0 to 14 years 330 13.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,620 65.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 440 17.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 75 3.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 105 0-4 (Men +) 70 0-4 (Women +) 40 5-9 (Total) 110 5-9 (Men +) 55 5-9 (Women +) 55 10-14 (Total) 115 10-14 (Men +) 60 10-14 (Women +) 55 15-19 (Total) 170 15-19 (Men +) 80 15-19 (Women +) 90 20-24 (Total) 150 20-24 (Men +) 80 20-24 (Women +) 65 25-29 (Total) 175 25-29 (Men +) 105 25-29 (Women +) 70 30-34 (Total) 110 30-34 (Men +) 70 30-34 (Women +) 35 35-39 (Total) 175 35-39 (Men +) 75 35-39 (Women +) 100 40-44 (Total) 155 40-44 (Men +) 70 40-44 (Women +) 85 45-49 (Total) 135 45-49 (Men +) 90 45-49 (Women +) 50 50-54 (Total) 190 50-54 (Men +) 95 50-54 (Women +) 95 55-59 (Total) 150 55-59 (Men +) 85 55-59 (Women +) 60 60-64 (Total) 210 60-64 (Men +) 90 60-64 (Women +) 115 65-69 (Total) 180 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 110 70-74 (Total) 135 70-74 (Men +) 70 70-74 (Women +) 70 75-79 (Total) 80 75-79 (Men +) 35 75-79 (Women +) 50 80-84 (Total) 45 80-84 (Men +) 15 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 35 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 30 90-94 (Total) 30 90-94 (Men +) 25 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 10 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 10 100 years and over (Total) 0 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 0
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,040 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 300 28.9% 26.4% 2 persons 390 37.5% 31.9% 3 persons 120 11.5% 15.9% 4 persons 150 14.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 80 7.7% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 675 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 625 92.6% 85.3% Married couples 520 77.0% 71.9% With children 40 5.9% 4.2% Without children 70 10.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 110 16.3% 13.4% One-parent families 50 7.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 50 100.0% 100.0% Women + 35 70.0% 78.3% Men + 15 30.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,140 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,255 58.6% 58.9% Married 1,040 48.6% 49.8% Common-law 220 10.3% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 880 41.1% 41.1% Never married 615 28.7% 29.2% Separated 30 1.4% 2.2% Divorced 120 5.6% 6.3% Widowed 120 5.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,115 85.6% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 335 13.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 20 0.8% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% English 2,180 88.3% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 225 9.1% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55 2.2% 2.1% Spanish 50 2.0% 1.4% Multiple languages 55 2.2% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 55 2.2% Mandarin 15 0.6% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% English 1,960 79.3% 63.9% French 35 1.4% 1.2% Non-official language 420 17.0% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 70 2.8% 3.2% Spanish 60 2.4% 2.3% Multiple responses 55 2.2% 5.2% German 20 0.8% Yue (Cantonese) 80 3.2% 2.5% Mandarin 30 1.2% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 60 2.4% 5.2% Spanish 150 6.1% 4.2% Mandarin 45 1.8% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 100 4.0% Italian 30 1.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 85 3.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,385 96.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 85 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 30 35.3% 44.6% Metis 50 58.8% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 0 0.0% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 560 22.7% 41.4% South Asian 95 3.9% 11.0% Chinese 180 7.3% 7.1% Black 30 1.2% 5.5% Filipino 90 3.6% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 45 1.8% 2.5% Southeast Asian 40 1.6% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 20 0.8% 1.0% Japanese 10 0.4% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 25 1.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,910 77.3% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% First generation 640 25.9% 36.5% Second generation 510 20.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,320 53.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 35 1.4% 1.6% Christian 1,105 44.7% 44.5% Hindu 15 0.6% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 40 1.6% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 55 2.2% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,210 49.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,860 75.3% 64.6% Immigrants 535 21.7% 33.3% Before 1980 180 7.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 85 3.4% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 60 2.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 75 3.0% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 65 2.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 55 2.2% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 80 3.2% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,470 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,300 93.1% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 170 6.9% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 535 100.0% 100.0% Americas 80 14.9% 10.2% Europe 150 28.0% 16.0% Africa 20 3.7% 12.0% Asia 260 48.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 15 2.8% 0.8% Philippines 60 11.2% 15.2% United Kingdom 85 15.9% 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 50 9.3% China 55 10.3% 8.4% United States of America 50 9.3%
Continent and Country of Birth of Recent Immigrants (immigrated to Canada between 2016 and 2021) Indicator Number Share Calgary Recent immigrant population in private households 55 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 10 18.2% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 35 63.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 18.2% 0.8% United Kingdom 10 18.2% China 10 18.2% 6.8% Other places of birth in Asia 10 18.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 345 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 155 44.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 155 44.9% 28.0% Refugees 40 11.6% 14.6% Other immigrants 0 0.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,140 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 200 9.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 415 19.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,525 71.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 80 3.7% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 255 11.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 65 3.0% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,130 52.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,140 In the labour force 1,285 Employed 1,175 Self-Employed 350 Unemployed 110 Not in the labour force 855 Labour force participation rate 60 Employment rate 55 Unemployment rate 9
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,065 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,075 In the labour force (Men +) 725 In the labour force (Women +) 555 Employed (Men +) 655 Employed (Women +) 520 Self-Employed (Men +) 225 Self-Employed (Women +) 120 Unemployed (Men +) 75 Unemployed (Women +) 40 Not in the labour force (Men +) 335 Not in the labour force (Women +) 515 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 52 Employment rate (Men +) 62 Employment rate (Women +) 48 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 7
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,285 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 80 6.2% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 225 17.5% 12.4% Construction 85 6.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 225 17.5% 11.5% Educational services 115 8.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,285 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 195 15.2% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 195 15.2% 18.5% Health occupations 150 11.7% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 240 18.7% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 255 19.8% 11.4%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $49,600 $44,400 Men + $61,600 $50,400 Women + $42,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $111,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,040 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 35 3.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 145 13.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 85 8.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 65 6.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 105 10.1% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 125 12.0% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 70 6.7% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 90 8.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 300 28.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,470 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 200 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 440 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 0 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,510 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 115 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 520 65 years and over (Number in low income) 80 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 11.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age — Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) threshold for private households, 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary 1 person (After-tax income) $26,503 — 2 persons (After-tax income) $37,480 — 3 persons (After-tax income) $45,904 — 4 persons (After-tax income) $53,005 — 5 persons (After-tax income) $59,261 — 6 persons (After-tax income) $64,918 — 7 persons (After-tax income) $70,119 —
Housing Housing Tenure Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,040 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 745 71.6% 68.8% Renter households 295 28.4% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,035 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 805 77.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 230 22.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 745 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 295 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 18 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 32 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,330 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,300 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 38 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 7
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,040 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,010 97.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 30 2.9% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,040 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,025 98.6% 94.9% Not suitable 15 1.4% 5.1%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,040 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 590 56.7% 55.0% Semi-detached house 10 1.0% 6.4% Row house 40 3.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 50 4.8% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 205 19.7% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 140 13.5% 8.1% Other single-attached house 0 0.0% 0.0% Movable dwelling 0 0.0% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 2,435 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,205 90.5% 86.2% Movers 230 9.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 170 7.0% 10.4% Migrants 60 2.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 30 1.2% 2.3% External migrants 30 1.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,360 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,520 64.4% 58.1% Movers 845 35.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 560 23.7% 27.4% Migrants 285 12.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 190 8.1% 8.5% External migrants 95 4.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 725 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 550 75.9% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 30 4.1% 6.0% Public transit 55 7.6% 8.8% Walked 80 11.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 0 0.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 725 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 210 29.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 395 54.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 60 8.3% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 25 3.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 25 3.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 725 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 50 6.9% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 95 13.1% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 210 29.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 175 24.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 115 15.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 75 10.3% 16.7%
Source. 2021 Census of Canada, published by
The City of Calgary (2023)
and accessed through the Community Data Program .
Boundaries from City of Calgary open data. Figures cover population in private households; Statistics
Canada randomly rounds counts to a multiple of 5, so components may not sum exactly to totals.
calgarycensus.com — an independent project, not affiliated with The City of Calgary
or Statistics Canada.